Top 60+ Cheap Drones for Beginners (You won’t believe #61!)

You probably think that to have a drone, you need a lot of money, but every year, this technology gets better and more affordable. Good, reliable, and cheap drones are now a reality, and in this post I’ll present you with 60+ affordable options for drones under $100 USD.

For those of you who think that “the more expensive, the better” let me tell you that drones do not necessarily are like that. I admit that among the quads I’ve tested, DJI drones are top of the line, but you can also get a great experience with less advanced devices, which are not that expensive.

On the other hand, other brands are competing in the high end of the price spectrum, to help lower the market prices and establish brand presence at the same time.

The good news are for the users, because on both low and high ends, efforts are being made to make this technology accessible for everyone.

But there is more…

The key advantage of cheap drones

Say you are a beginner drone pilot and have the budget to get one of these $1000+ USD drones, and you actually do it. Do you know how to operate it?

The reason why these devices are that expensive, is because these fly aided by sensors and electronics, which make them easier (for the pilot) to fly (you probably don’t know this, but by design, a drone is almost impossible to fly).

All drones have lots of electronics to help them fly correctly, but the more expensive the drone, the more electronics involved in flight. You must know however, that this is the kiss of death for most inexperienced pilots with huge budgets, because their learning curve never starts, and when they switch their drone to a more advanced flight mode, crashes are almost inevitable.

Why? Because the learning curve with drones is reversed, compared with other RC devices.

This is by far, the simplest and most important reason why I always recommend to start with a low-budget device.

When you start with RC helicopters for instance, the cheaper the helicopter, the easier to fly, and as price goes up, so does your flight skills. Thus, you only move to the next level when you feel is time to do so.

With drones, this works in reverse, the easier devices to fly are the most expensive (remember I told you that quadcopters or multi rotors are really hard to fly by design), while the hardest ones to maneuver and control, are the ones in the lower end of the price spectrum.

Let’s go back to your $1000+ USD drone, imagine crashing it compared to crashing a drone you got under $100 USD. Of course you would prefer the cheapest option.

And let’s be clear here guys, more than 80% of crashes in the RC world are provoked by the pilot; most common reasons being lack of experience, over using the aircraft’s battery, and in the case of beginners, for not knowing their device, and how to react when they get too close to an object.

If you think about it, getting a cheap drone for beginners is a great idea.

Now, I’m not saying that expensive drones are not good, I’m just saying that you should get a high-price item only when you have a good understanding of how to fly and more importantly, control a drone correctly.

Let’s get right into the list of the Top 60+ cheap drones for beginners

I tried to sort these by price, but prices on Amazon change very quick, so you should be seeing more or less the items sorted. However, rest assured that I’ve done some presorting for you, to offer those items that pass my very strict selection process.

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This is a small, Ready To Fly drone that you can hold on the palm of your hand. It doesn’t come with a camera on it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it.

It has a headless mode which works well for beginners. This feature is especially useful when the drone is flying so far from the user, that the pilot can’t judge the direction the ship is facing. Without this flight mode, you could drive the drone forward without know that it is actually going backwards. The headless mode aids the pilot to keep the direction of the drone and the joysticks, the same.

This little device is able to perform 3D rolls with the push of a button, so even when it is very small, don’t underestimate this amazing mini drone.

The freedom you can experience flying this device is really great, since it comes with a 6-axis gyroscope, allowing it to be a very agile and versatile aircraft.

Want to fly at night? No problem, the fitted LED of this mini drone will not only help you see where your drone is, but also, the landscape in the night sky looks beautiful thanks to the brightness of its light.

Last but not least, this drone has a one-key return feature, which is useful in case you lose sight of your aircraft. If this happens, you simply press that button and the drone will get back to you.

At the moment of this writing, there are two colors of this model, black and blue, for you to choose from.

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This is a small, Ready To Fly drone that you can hold on the palm of your hand. It doesn’t come with a camera on it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it.

It has a headless mode which works well for beginners. This feature is especially useful when the drone is flying so far from the user, that the pilot can’t judge the direction the ship is facing. Without this flight mode, you could drive the drone forward without know that it is actually going backwards. The headless mode aids the pilot to keep the direction of the drone and the joysticks, the same.

This little device is able to perform 3D rolls with the push of a button, so even when it is very small, don’t underestimate this amazing mini drone.

The freedom you can experience flying this device is really great, since it comes with a 6-axis gyroscope, allowing it to be a very agile and versatile aircraft.

Want to fly at night? No problem, the fitted LED of this mini drone will not only help you see where your drone is, but also, the landscape in the night sky looks beautiful thanks to the brightness of its light.

Last but not least, this drone has a one-key return feature, which is useful in case you lose sight of your aircraft. If this happens, you simply press that button and the drone will get back to you.

At the moment of this writing, there are two colors of this model, black and blue, for you to choose from.

When I look at this mini drone, I see something I can recommend without a question that it will deliver a great experience. This is the case of this mini drone for kids. It comes fully assembled from the factory, so it can fly right out of the box.

This amazing device can be flown indoors, thanks to the fact that the whole drone is covered by an all-round protective guard. So safety is definitively included inside the box.

In case you want to fly outdoors, you’ll be surprised to know that even when it’s very small, this drone can withstand some wind and remain stable at flight. It has some amazing 3D rolls capabilities, and its 6-axis gyro gives it all the freedom to perform all sorts of movements.

The operating distance is of 30 to 50 meters, or 98 to 164 feet, so don’t over do this or you’ll lose control and have a bad time with it.

As you may imagine, this drone can fly about 6-8 minutes with a fully charged battery, and recharging it will take approximately 35 minutes.

There are three different colors available of this drone (red, black, and white) at the moment of this writing.

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The Eachine E10 mini UFO drone is another winner on this list. Like the others, its small size should not confuse you, because this is another very agile and versatile device.

It features a headless mode, that as you know, helps the pilot to keep the drone and the remote control aligned in terms of directions. This is useful when the drone is so far that the pilot can’t see it.

Like the others, its 6-axis gyroscope allows it to do all sorts of movements, including 360° rolls. It comes fully assembled out of the box, so you don’t have to do anything else to start flying.

Something that is very interesting of this model, is that you can upgrade it (something very simple to do) with a micro FPV (First Person View) module with a 5.8G camera. Some users even recommend to get some goggles for it and the fun is assured with it.

You’ll be able to find three colors for this drone, green, red, and black.

A mini drone with a very interesting design, which is also very safe and fun to use. This mini quadcopter is a 6-axis one, which again, provides all the freedom you want to have with a drone, including the 360° rolls and flips we all want.

It features a headless mode, to ease the operation of the drone, and has a one-key return home function to help the user control the ship.

The flight time of this drone is of 5 minutes, and charging time is 30 to 50 minutes. The flying distance is of 30 meters, or 198 feet, so it is a good idea to keep this in mind to not overuse the drone.

This mini drone is fantastic for indoors use, thanks to the protective guard it has all over its body. Operation at night is also a possibility, thanks to the 4 colorful LED lights built in the device.

You can find this drone in colors black and white. There is also a blue version that has some other additional features, which I’ll leave to you to discover.

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Syma is by far one of my favorite brands for beginners, they are always doing their best to build strong, reliable, easy to use, and full-featured devices, at great prices. You’ll see some Syma drones on this list because of this.

In this case, the X11 quadcopter is a bit bigger than the drones we’ve seen so far. It doesn’t come with protective guards included, but you can get them easily from Amazon as well.

It also features a 6-axis gyro that allows it to do all sorts of movements, including 360 rolls. Also, as a bit step forward in the learning curve, this drone has two speed modes to make it a more interesting deal.

The approximate flight time is of 5 – 7 minutes and the charging time is of 40 minutes as well. It has a pretty decent flight range of 40 meters or 131 feet.

In terms of the batteries, I totally recommend you to get extra ones as well as the 6 pack charger, which will allow you to charge 6 batteries at the same time, this is super affordable, and will totally transform your flight experience.

One of the great things about syma is that they tend to include spare parts in some devices and the X11 is not the exception here, since you’ll find one tail blade included in the box, as well as the tool (screwdriver) required for its assembly.

Available colors are red, black, and white.

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Another great gadget by Syma. The X20 has some cool features that will amaze more than one. This mini pocket drone features a headless mode to aid the pilot drive the drone. It also has an altitude hold feature.

Like all the other drones, it has an embedded 6-axis gyro to guarantee the freedom you expect of this mini drone. It comes with a one-key take off and landing feature, so you can concentrate on the important stuff, the operation in the air.

Most mini drones cannot fly well in the air, and are built to fly indoors, but Syma is always pushing the edges and the surely made it with the X20, because this aircraft has also a good wind resistance.

Amazing LED lights on the drone make possible the night operation, and the light show in the night sky is amazing to observe.

You can find this amazing drone in three colors, gold, black, and white.

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The JJRC H31 drone comes with the much appreciated headless mode, as well as the one-key return feature, which combined make this one of the best drones for beginners.

It comes with a 6-axis gyro, which gives the drone the freedom to move all over the place with virtually no restrictions to fly. Something interesting about this quad is the waterproof feature that makes it unique among the other drones, so if you plan to fly near water bodies, this could be a great choice.

Flight time is about 8 – 10 minutes and charging time can be up to 60 minutes. The flight distance range is between the 70 and 80 meters or 229 and 262 feet, making this a very useful and versatile airship.

Safety for this drone is covered, since inside the box you’ll find the protective guards for the blades, which will make this drone not only safe to use but also strong and crash-resistance.

Night operation is also an option, since this drone has some great LED lights installed that will make a great spectacle in the dark and the stars will serve as a great background.

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The Syma DoDoeleph X5A-1 is another great drone for beginners. This is not a mini drone, in fact, this is very close to a normal size one.

It comes with a 6-axis gyro that gives all the freedom every user wants to have while flying drones. This device features a two speed setting, low and high, and I guarantee that the high speed setting of this drone will surprise more than one. It’s not like racing drones, but you’ll love it.

The flight time is about 7 minutes, and will take up to 100 minutes to recharge the battery. The operating distance is about 30 – 50 meters, or 98 – 164 feet.

Safety is included inside the box, since protective guards are part of the whole kit. This drone is ready to fly out of the box, and if you intend to fly it at night, its built-in LED lights will amaze more than one.

Its white color makes it easy to identify in open areas, and I’m pretty sure you’ll have lots of fun with this drone.

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Hubsan is another all-time favorite. This brand was one of the first ones to develop and launch drones to the market, and since then, they have done an amazing job. I have nothing to say but good comments about Hubsan drones, and if you get this one, I’m sure you’ll agree with me.

In this case, the X4 H107L has an embedded 6-axis gyro, that as you know, provides all the freedom to the device to move all over the place, and make all sort of maneuvers.

Safety is also included inside the box of this drone, because it comes with some great protective guards. Something cool about this gadget is the LCD screen on the transmitter.

Hubsan is always pushing the limits, and that is why they challenge the skill of the pilot adding two pilot modes to this drone, normal and expert.

If you were wondering about night operation, this is also possible, thanks to the LED lights on it. The flight time if 6 – 8 minutes and 30 – 45 minutes to charge. The flight range is 100 meters or 328 feet, so pretty decent flight range.

As we move forward in the list, we start to see more advanced devices. And it is the time of the TOZO Q2020, which is a very interesting drone.

This one features a headless mode, which is perfect for beginners. And also, this drone has an altitude hold feature to hover, when the user releases the throttle.

It features a 6-axis gyro, to do all sorts of movements, and the 360° flips and rolls are included. The flight time is about 5 – 7 minutes, and the charging time is close to 60 minutes. The flight range is 30 – 45 meters, or 98 – 147 feet.

As you can see, the blades are covered by nicely designed protective guards, which also help to improve the design of this fantastic drone.

If you’re looking for a cheap drone with camera, this could be a great choice. The Goolsky FQ17W is not only affordable but also portable, because this drone is a foldable one, so you can take it with you virtually anywhere.

Probably the most interesting feature of this drone is the FPV (first person view) capability, made possible thanks to its built-in camera. Which can live-stream video to a smarphone.

The drone comes with a transmitter that has a grip to hold the user’s smartphone, to provide a great user experience for the pilot. This device can be controlled by the phone as well.

Like the others, its 6-axis gyro allows it to perform all sorts of movements, including the 3D rolls and 360 flips.

The flight time is about 6 – 8 minutes, and the charging time can be up to 40 minutes. The flight range is about 50 meters or 164 feet.

This is a very interesting device, a foldable mini drone that can go to a really small size. It is a fantastic drone for kids, and one of the top drones for beginners.

Its altitude hold mode will allow you to hover in case you release the throttle, something that most beginners tend to do when learning to fly. This usually leads to crashes, but with the altitude hold feature this won’t happen.

It also features a headless mode, that will aid beginners as well to gain more control over the ship and speed up their learning curve. And talking about control, this one comes with a 3-speed mode to help you level up comfortably your skill.

Its 6-axis embedded gyro allows you to perform all types of movements and tricks, and yes, you guessed it right, 3D flips and rolls are part of the package.

Flight time is 5 to 8 minutes and charging time takes from 30 to 50 minutes. The drone comes with a convenient USB and transmitter charging modes. The flight range is of 100 meters or 328 feet.

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Continuing moving on the list, the Drocon Hacker Drone is one of the favourites as well. It comes with an embedded HD camera (720p) and it’s really easy to fly.

The headless mode is available, to aid beginners move faster on their learning curve. You can fly it indoor or outdoors, due to its small size. The trimming, which is simply a fine calibration you do to the controllers, is also very easy to do.

This drone can capture HD video, using its built-in 720p camera. It has a slot for an SD card so you can record the video you take, to later watch it on your smartphone or computer.

Three speed levels are available with this drone, and I promise once you free your device, you’ll be surprised by its speed and agility.

The flight time is 5 – 6 minutes and the charging time is of 50 minutes.

We’re now looking at one of the best competitors on the list, not my favourite, but definitely a great contender.

Holy Stone, as I previously mentioned, is one of the brands that are making great steps in the advance of the drone technology, in the low spectrum of prices. This is why it is rapidly becoming a leader in the market.

This model as well has a headless mode to aid newbies to control their drones. The 6-axis gyro allows it to move freely in the air, and you’ll love everything you can do with this device.

Flying at night is a great show with this drone, because the lights it comes with are super bright and colorful, so watching it at night is completely marvellous.

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UDI is another great brand. It’s popularity is steadily growing, and for very good reasons. The RC Discovery is a quadcopter that is being used by hobbyists and for educational purposes in the classrooms.

This one has a 6-axis gyro that allows the drone to control movements in every direction. The great design of the drone is fused with safety and security, since the blades are covered by protective guards that are extended from the center of the body. So that is one of the greatest reasons why it is used in classrooms as well.

It also has an HD (720p) camera on it to capture photos and videos from the sky. Also, two flight modes are available for you to choose from, first as a starter and then as an expert pilot.

The flight duration and charging times are 7 – 9 and 120 minutes respectively, and the flight range is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

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This is another one with camera, an HD camera that can help you take pictures and video from the sky.

It is a reliable and stable quadcopter, and the 6-axis gyro plays a fundamental role in this part. Thus, you can maneuver it easily and the perform amazing 3D rolls with the touch of a button.

Safety is part of the Syma devices, and that’s why they include the protective guards as part of the whole package. No assembly is required to start flying out of the box, so you can have fun with it as soon as you charge it.

The operation and charging times are 6 – 8 and 40 – 50 minutes, respectively. The flight distance is about 30 meters or 98 feet.

Night flights can also be done with this drone, since it comes with some bright lights for you to see the great spectacle of this drone.

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Another mini foldable drone with the capability to live-stream HD (720p) video to a remote user. The transmitter comes with a grip to hold a smartphone and enjoy the first person view (FPV) of the landscape the drone is seeing.

If features a 4-axis gyro that allows you to perform lots of movements. And in order to operate the camera, you’ll need an app which is compatible with IOS and Android.

The flight time is 7 – 10 minutes and the charging time is 30 minutes. The flight range is of 100 meters or 328 feet.

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The Holy Stone HS170C Predator is a mini quadcopter drone with great features for any enthusiast of the RC flying gadgets.

It comes with an HD camera attached to it, which allows you to take high resolution pictures and video during flight. The 6-axis gyro allows it to perform all sorts of tricks in the air, and you’ll be surprised by the strong resistance this drone has in windy conditions.

The headless mode, as you’ve read with other devices, serves well for controlling the drone when is far from the user. It also has a one-key-return feature, so if you lose sight of it, the drone will return to the position where it took off.

The flight and charging times are as follows: 6 – 8 and 45 – 60 minutes, respectively, also, the flight range is 30 – 50 meters, or 98 and 164 feet.

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This is one of the fist drones Syma released when quadcopters started to boom, it is very popular and an all-time favorite.

This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge time is 5 – 7 and 100 minutes respectively. The control distance is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

This is an amazing foldable drone from Tozo, another brand building a name based on great work and happy customers.

In this case, the Q1012 is a quadcopter with a headless feature to help driving the direction of the drone. It is RTF, so you don’t have to do any assembly prior start flying. Also, it features a hold altitude mode so you rest assured that if you release the throttle, the drone won’t fall down to the ground.

You can control this device either with your phone (IOS and Android compatible) or using the transmitter included inside the box, and if you control it with your phone, you’ll be able to see the FPV video that the drone is taking while flying, with its 720p HD camera.

The flight and charging times are: 5 – 7 and 80 minutes, respectively. The distance range is about 80 meters or 262 feet.

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This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge time is 5 – 6 and 130 minutes respectively. The control distance is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

Another foldable-pocket size drone that is perfect for beginners. Lots of people are saying great things about this drone, and that is why it made it to this list.

It comes with an HD (720p) embedded camera on it, and it is operated by your smartphone. It is compatible with Android and IOS devices, so take this in consideration when making your choice. If you pick this one, you’ll be able to enjoy a wonderful FPV right from your phone or tablet.

I features an altitude hold characteristic to help the quad hover in case you release the throttle and land safely after that.

The 6-axis gyro takes this drone to the limit and that is why it can perform 3D rolls and continuous flips if you want it.

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This is one of the most complete Holy Stone’s drones. It has everything you can ask from a drone for beginners, included a great price.

The X300C quad features and FPV functionality that will live-stream video to your IOS or Android device, from its HD camera.

The transmitter comes with a smartphone holder for you to watch the beauty of the landscape the drone flies over while still having fun piloting it.

Also, the flight mode can be switched for right or left-handed people so that you can best accommodate it to your needs. It features a 6-axis gyro that makes this drone a very versatile one, and since it comes ready to fly (RTF) out of the box, people simply love it.

Headless mode available, one-key-return function, 3D flips, and even a throttle limit button are among the things that Holy Stone has put into this affordable quadcopter.

Flight and charging times are 8.5 and 72 minutes, and the operating distance can be from 50 to 100 meters, or 164 to 328 feet.

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Now on an exclusive red color,this is one of the fist drones Syma released when quadcopters started to boom, it is very popular and an all-time favorite.

This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge time is 5 – 7 and 75 minutes respectively. The control distance is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

The GoolRC T32 foldable drone with WiFi camera is a fantastic choice among all the list. You can find this RTF (ready to fly) in white and red color, and you’ll love everything it has to offer you.

It comes with an embedded HD (720p) camera that not only allows you to take high quality photos and videos, but also, you can connect it to your smartphone or tablet (IOS and Android compatible) and experience the first person iew (FPV) live!

It has a foldable design which makes it perfect for transportation or storage. Also, it comes with a headless mode, one-key 3D roll function as well as a 6-axis gyro to control any movement and maneuver you want to perform.

The flight and charging times are 6 – 8 and 50 minutes, respectively. The flight operating range is between 70 and 100 meters, or 229 and 328 feet.

Night flights are also an option due to the bright and colorful lights it has installed, so you’ll have a blast of fun with this at night.

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If you like bundles, you’ll be happy to know that the Syma X5C has one for for you that can’t be left out. This all-time favorite will take you a long way in terms of fun. It comes with all the same features than the standard one.

This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge times are 8 and 100 minutes respectively. The control distance is upgraded to 100 meters or 328 feet.

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I can tell you a short story about this one. One night while my wife and I were installing a ceiling fan, we were mocked by one of these, thinking it was a UFO. I think if you see the pictures of how this one looks at night, you’ll fall as well. Pretty amazing device.

This is a 6-axis gyro that can move really great in the air. All the 3D rolls and flips are part of the package. Even when it is a small drone, you shouldn’t underestimate it.

Its most fantastic feature are the bright and colorful LED lights installed all-along the body of the drone. Also, the integration of these with the protective guards make this a beautifully designed quadcopter.

You’ll be happy flying for about 7 – 9 minutes, and the charging time will take 30 – 45 minutes as well.

Another all-time favorite, this is one of the most famous drones out there for beginners. The reason why this is a well-known quadcopter is because of its intrepid shape and the way it flies.

The Wobox RC drone features an HD (720p) camera which allows you to capture video and photos. This one comes in a bundle with a 4GB SD Card as well as a card reader included, so you can transfer your files to your computer or storage device.

Like most of the others, the 6-axis gyro allows it to do all sorts of tricks while controlling its stability in any position the aircraft is flying.

It features a 4-flight-mode function, which allows the user a steady climb in their learning curve. Also, the one-key return function will help you never lose your quad; just push a button and you’ll have it back where it took off. Great reasons why people love this drone.

The flight and charging times are 5 – 7 and 60 minutes, respectively. The flight range can be up to 30 meters or 98 feet.

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This is another favourite of the list. The UDI U818 is a drone that is steadily becoming famous and building a name due to its great performance.

It features a headless mode to aid the user, as well a return home function. Also, it comes with a 6-axis gyro that ensures a stable flight and a great user experience as a result of this. If you’ve been reading a while this list, you know that 6-axis means you can do a lot of things with the drone, including the 3D rolls and flips.

It comes with an HD (720p) camera that allows you to take pictures and video of the landscape you’re exploring. The transmitter has an LCD display with lots of information about your drone.

The flight time is 6 – 9 minutes and charging time is 120 minutes. The flight distance is 80 to 100 meters or 262 to 328 feet, pretty decent if you ask me.

This one comes with both beginner and expert flight modes. It has a 6-axis gyro to allow you perform all sorts of tricks and stunts. Also, stability is guaranteed with this drone, due to its great technology and electronics involved.

It has an automatic altitude hold, to help you keep the altitude should you release the throttle while flying. This function is perfect for taking great pictures and videos.

Talking about pictures and videos, it comes with an HD camera which has an adjustable position, without the need of moving the drone. Also, the FPV function is available for your smartphone, or even more interesting, with some VR goggles, which sadly are not included, but luckily are not that expensive. The app is compatible with both IOS and Android devices.

The flight time is 7 – 10 minutes and charging time is 60 – 90 minutes as well. The flight distance is about 50 to 100 meters or 164 to 328 feet.

This is an RTF drone with a sporty design that will get a lot of attention. The colors and the beauty of its lines are super stylish.

It comes with a reinforced frame that covers the entire body of the drone, combining safety and a great look. It’s really tough, and withstands winds and crashes, so it’s perfect for beginners.

This RTF comes with a 6-axis gyro integrated, so stability is assured when performing any type of tricks or movements, and yes, even in those 3D flips and rolls that everybody loves.

It features a headless mode to keep the drone and the transmitter in-sync, so no matter what the direction of the drone is, it will always respond to the direction of the transmitter. Also a one-key return home will bring your drone back in case you can’t see it anymore.

One of the great features for this drone is the FPV it offers, with real time transmission directly to your smartphone or table. It is compatible with IOS and Android systems.

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We are doing some reviews of the cheapest drones in the market, and we’ve found some great quadcopters under 100 dollars. We are still far from getting to that mark.

This time, we have the U45 Raven drone. A super light device that comes with all you need to start flying out of the box.

It comes with an HD camera (720p) so you can take great pictures and video while flying, and manufactures have also included a 4GB memory card so you can easily move your videos and images from the drone.

In terms of performance, it has a 6-axis gyro, which allows it to perform all sorts of tricks and stunts, and maintain stability at the same time. It features a headless mode, to help the user better control the ship, and also, a one-key back home button so you will never lose your quadcopter.

Altitude hold function is also included, in case you release the throttle at any time. This is very useful because the drone won’t fall flat to the ground, but will hover until you tell it what to do again.

Taking off and landing are also covered with one key, so you will be aided a lot and won’t have to worry too much about this. I say it because most crashes occur when you take off and when you land.

Flight time is 7 to 9 minutes, and charging time is about 50 minutes. The flight range is 50 meters or a164 feet.

This is one of those foldable drones that you will love. It has a great design and when you fold it, it really becomes a pocket size drone.

It features a 6-axis gyro that allows it to perform with great stability while doing any sort of movement, including the 3D flips and rolls. A headless mode helps the user have better control of the ship, and a one-key return home function will help you never lose your quadcopter.

The built-in camera is HD, and allows you to take pictures and video while in the air. Also, this drone allows the FPV function so you can live-stream video directly to your smartphone or tablet. It is compatible with IOS and Android devices. And you have to enjoy the view when activating the altitude hold function.

The flight time is 6 – 8 minutes and the charging time is of 60 minutes as well The flight range is 60 – 80 meters or 196 to 262 feet. Night flight is also possible thanks to the bright lights it has installed.

This version of the U818A comes with some extra parts for you to enjoy, so it’s definitely worth the price.

It features a headless mode to aid the user, as well a return home function. Also, it comes with a 6-axis gyro that ensures a stable flight and a great user experience as a result of this. If you’ve been reading a while this list, you know that 6-axis means you can do a lot of things with the drone, including the 3D rolls and flips.

It comes with an HD (720p) camera that allows you to take pictures and video of the landscape you’re exploring. The transmitter has an LCD display with lots of information about your drone.

The flight time is 7 – 9 minutes and charging time is 90 – 120 minutes. The flight distance is 80 to 100 meters or 262 to 328 feet, pretty decent if you ask me.

Another Holy Stone gadget on the list. It is the turn of the X400C quadcopter. An amazing gizmo that will definitely exceed your expectations of a cheap drone.

Like you know, a 6-axis gyro ensures stability while flying and gives the drone a lot of freedom to perform as many movements as we want it to, including the 3D flips and rolls that we all love to see in quads.

It comes with an HD camera that is able to stream video live, to a mobile device, of a user on the ground. Both IOS and Android operative systems are supported.

Protective guards give this drone a great look, while keeping the operation safe for the pilot and people around.

The headless mode is also enabled here, as well as a one-key home button, so you never lose your device.

The flight and charging times are as follows: 8 and 72 minutes respectively. The flight distance is 50 to 100 meters or 164 to 328 feet.

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This is another favourite of the list. The UDI U818 is a drone that is steadily becoming famous and building a name due to its great performance.

It features a headless mode to aid the user, as well a return home function. Also, it comes with a 6-axis gyro that ensures a stable flight and a great user experience as a result of this. If you’ve been reading a while this list, you know that 6-axis means you can do a lot of things with the drone, including the 3D rolls and flips.

It comes with an HD (720p) camera that allows you to take pictures and video of the landscape you’re exploring. The transmitter has an LCD display with lots of information about your drone.

The flight time is 6 – 9 minutes and charging time is 120 minutes. The flight distance is 80 to 100 meters or 262 to 328 feet, pretty decent if you ask me.

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This is an upgraded version of the Syma X5C-1 drone. It features some colorful blades that make it look really great, I think you’ll love it. Gizmodo says it is the best camera drone.

This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge time is 5 – 7 and 100 minutes respectively. The control distance is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

The Hero UDI U818A is rapidly becoming an all-time favourite for many people because it has some pretty amazing features.

The headless mode to aid the user is present on this drone, as well a return home function. Also, it comes with a 6-axis gyro that ensures a stable flight and a great user experience as a result of this. If you’ve been reading a while this list, you know that 6-axis means you can do a lot of things with the drone, including the 3D rolls and flips.

It comes with an HD (720p) camera that allows you to take pictures and video of the landscape you’re exploring. The transmitter has an LCD display with lots of information about your drone.

The flight time is 6 – 9 minutes and charging time is 60 minutes. The flight distance is 80 to 100 meters or 262 to 328 feet, pretty decent if you ask me.

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The Aukey Mohawk quadcopter owes its name to its stylish body which resembles the mohawk hair cut. If you ask me, this drone looks a bit like out of this planet, which is great by the way!

Like all the others, it features a 6-axis gyro that provides both stability and freedom while performing movements an 3D rolls and flips. It has a headless mode enabled which allows the user to gain better control of the airship. Also, the one-key return home function is part of this device.

It is an RTF, ready to fly out of the box and all you need to make it fly comes included in the package.

The flight and charging periods are as follows: 10 and 80 minutes respectively. The maximum flight distance is of 120 meters or 390 fee

The X400W from MJX is another great gadget on the list. This gizmo, in my opinion, is also one of the most complete devices presented on this page.

This RTF comes with a 6-axis gyro to ensures stability while flying and give the drone a lot of freedom to perform as many movements as we want it to, including the 3D flips and rolls that we all love to see in quads.

It comes with an HD camera that is able to stream video live, to a mobile device, of a user on the ground. Both IOS and Android operative systems are supported.

Protective guards give this drone a great look, while keeping the operation safe for the pilot and people around.

The headless mode is also enabled here, as well as a one-key home button, so you never lose your device. It has two speed modes so you can start at your own peace, and once you are ready move to the next level.

One thing that makes this drone a unique one, is its compatibility with a 3D VR headset, which doesn’t come included in the package, but is very affordable as well.

The flight and charging times are as follows: 8 and 120 minutes respectively. The flight distance is 50 to 100 meters or 164 to 328 feet.

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Another great and bit bigger device by Rabing. This drone comes with lots of features that you are going to love.

This drone can be managed directly from your smartphone or tablet. It has an amazing feature that allows the drone to follow the path you draw on the screen of your mobile device, with the tip of your finger. It also comes with a transmitter which you can use to fly it just like any other drone.

The camera embedded is and HD one, and you can live stream video directly to your mobile device and have a great FPV. This gets better if you use the altitude hold function, so the drone is steady and you can take a good look at whatever is happening. It is also compatible with VR goggles, but these are not included.

The one-key home return will help you never lose your drone, and the headless mode will help you have a better control of it.

The flight and charging times are 8 – 9 and 100 minutes, respectively. The flight distance is up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

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Very similar to the last drone, the GordVE is also a great one on this list.

The camera embedded is and HD one, and you can live stream video directly to your mobile device and have a great FPV. This gets better if you use the altitude hold function, so the drone is steady and you can take a good look at whatever is happening. It is also compatible with VR goggles, but these are not included.

The one-key home return will help you never lose your drone, and the headless mode will help you have a better control of it.

The flight and charging times are 8 – 9 and 100 minutes, respectively. The flight distance is up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

The DoDoeleph Syma X5UW is one of a kind drone. It comes with some very special features that I’m sure you’re going to love.

Even when it comes with a transmitter, it can be controlled with your smartphone, but not just with the tip of your fingers, but also, you drive it by tilting and moving your phone, like a real flight control.

Also, if you draw a pattern with your finger on the screen of your mobile device, the drone will follow the pattern that you just drew.

It can transmit live HD video right to your mobile device, while flying, so you’ll have access to see the world in a totally different way.

It comes with a bonus battery pack to extend the fun while the drone flies, so again, Syma is pushing the edge here.

Great wind resistance and performance, and it built-in gyro provides the stability you need this drone to have while flying. The flight and charging times are 7 – 9 and 80 – 130 minutes, respectively. The operating distance can go to 100 meters or 328 feet.

The Syma X5UW is one of a kind drone. It comes with some very special features that I’m sure you’re going to love.

Even when it comes with a transmitter, it can be controlled with your smartphone, but not just with the tip of your fingers, but also, you drive it by tilting and moving your phone, like a real flight control.

Also, if you draw a pattern with your finger on the screen of your mobile device, the drone will follow the pattern that you just drew.

It can transmit live HD video right to your mobile device, while flying, so you’ll have access to see the world in a totally different way.

It comes with a bonus battery pack to extend the fun while the drone flies, so again, Syma is pushing the edge here.

Great wind resistance and performance, and it built-in gyro provides the stability you need this drone to have while flying. The flight and charging times are 5 – 10 and 130 minutes, respectively. The operating distance can go to 100 meters or 328 feet.

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This is one of the most advanced devices on the list. However, I can assure you that it is still a great drone for beginners you can get.

This Rabing drone features a 6-axis gyro that will provide all the stability and control you expect from this gadget. It comes with an HD camera, that is attached to it, which is well combined with the altitude hold function to take amazing images and videos.

The camera as well is compatible with VR goggles, so you can experience the FPV in a totally different way. In case you don’t have the goggles, you still can see the FPV directly on your phone.

It also features a headless mode to help you become a better pilot, and a one-key home return button so you never lose your drone.

The flight and charging times are 7 – 8 and 60 minutes, respectively. The operating distance is of 100 meters or 328 feet.

The OKPOW drone is one of the best drones under 100 USD in the market right now. For all the features you get with this device, the price is almost unbelieveable.

First of all, it’s a foldable one, which is great in terms of space and portability. Also, it features a headless mode and altitude hold functions so that you can better control the device. The one-key return function will help you get your drone back in case you don’t see it anymore.

Its HD camera can be adjusted 120° without you needing to have to move the drone. It can take amazing pictures and video, or if you prefer it, you can stream images live directly to your phone or tablet.

It has a 6-axis gyro that provides stability and control while you do all sorts of tricks and stunts, and with its two speed modes, you can start slowly and climb up in your learning curve at your own peace.

The flight and charging times are 10 and 60 minutes, respectively. The operating distance can go up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

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The Potensic U42WH is an RTF quadcopter that comes with great features for you to enjoy them. As we move through this list, we’ll be finding great devices that offer a lot of options, and still at great prices.

This one comes with an altitude hold function that make the drone hover when you release the throttle. This is also helpful when you want to take great pictures or video that are not shaky.

Speaking about the camera, the U42WH features an HD WiFi camera that you can use to live-stream video directly to your mobile device. You can record videos and take photos so you can later share them through your social networks.

The take-off and landing can be operated using a single button, which is great for beginners, since most starters crash their drone while taking off or landing.

Flight and charging times are 12 – 15 and 40 – 60 minutes respectively. The flight range is 100 meters or 328 feet.

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Rabing is another brand releasing great drones into the market. This is the case of their foldable drone Cygnus.

This is a foldable gadget that comes with and HD camera which can live stream video take amazing pictures. The remote control can be adjusted to hold your smartphone, so you can experience the FPV right there. This drone is also compatible with VR goggles, which sadly are not included in the package.

Its built-in 6-axis gyro allows the drone to be very stable and perform all sort of flips and rolls, delivering a great experience to the user. It comes with a one-key home button, altitude hold function, and headless mode.

The flight and charging times are 9 and 90 minutes respectively. And the distance range, 50 meters or 164 feet if you control it by phone, and 150 meters or 492 feet if you control it using the transmitter.

I’ve said many times during this post that the Holy Stone drones are top of the edge, in this case, we have the HS110, which is a really cool device if that’s what you’re looking for.

It is a 6-axis gyro with all the stability and strength that you expect from a drone like this. Among the things you can do with this gadget are the 3D flips and rolls, and of course, take pictures and video.

In terms of the camera, it is an HD (720p) one which can also live stream video directly to your phone, allowing you to experience the FPV right there.

The altitude control function also works well with the camera, so you can take great images and videos. It features a headless mode to help with the control of the drone, as well as one-key return button so you never lose your gadget.

The flight and charging times are 7 – 9 and 60 minutes, respectively. The operating range is 50 – 100 meters or 164 – 328 feet.

The F183W from Holy Stone is another gem in the realm of affordable drones. Its bright LED lights will amaze more than one in the night sky, and combined with the great movements it can perform, choosing this is a no-brainer.

Its 6-axis gyro allows this drone to move freely in almost every direction. Great control and stability is provided while you perform all sorts of flips, rolls, and stunts. The altitude hold function helps you take great pictures and video with its camera

Speaking about the camera, it has an HD (720p) one embedded in it. You can either take photos and video, or enjoy the FPV directly to your phone.

The flight and charging times are 7 – 10 and 70 – 90 minutes respectively. The operating range can go up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

This is another favourite of the list. The UDI U818 is a drone that is steadily becoming famous and building a name due to its great performance.

It features a headless mode to aid the user, as well a return home function. Also, it comes with a 6-axis gyro that ensures a stable flight and a great user experience as a result of this. If you’ve been reading a while this list, you know that 6-axis means you can do a lot of things with the drone, including the 3D rolls and flips.

It comes with an HD (720p) camera that allows you to take pictures and video of the landscape you’re exploring. The transmitter has an LCD display with lots of information about your drone.

The flight time is 6 – 9 minutes but can go up to 18 minutes if you consider the extra battery and power bank. The charging time is 120 minutes. The flight distance is 80 to 100 meters or 262 to 328 feet.

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This Rabing drone is one of the best drones under 100 USD in the market right now. For all the features you get with this device, the price is almost unbelievable.

First of all, it’s a foldable one, which is great in terms of space and portability. Also, it features a headless mode and altitude hold functions so that you can better control the device. The one-key return function will help you get your drone back in case you don’t see it anymore.

Its HD camera can be adjusted 120° without you needing to have to move the drone. It can take amazing pictures and video, or if you prefer it, you can stream images live directly to your phone or tablet.

It has a 6-axis gyro that provides stability and control while you do all sorts of tricks and stunts, and with its two speed modes, you can start slowly and climb up in your learning curve at your own peace.

The flight and charging times are 10 and 60 minutes, respectively. The operating distance can go up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

The Holy Stone HS200 is another great drone by this brand that is pushing hard and delivering amazing flying devices.

It features an HD camera which you can use to take amazing photos and videos, or enjoy the FPV directly on your smartphone. Both IOS and Android devices are supported.

The altitude hold function works well for the camera and allows the user to take non-shaky images which great resolution. Also, the 6-axis gyro ensures stability and great performance while flying.

The headless mode as well as the one-key return work together to provide the user with easy ways to drive this gadget, making the HS200 one of the top drones for starters. Also, with its 4 speed modes, you’ll be well on your way to a steady climb on a great learning curve.

The flight and charging times are as follows: 7 – 9 and 60 minutes. The operating range is of up to 100 meters or 328 feet.

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I’ve been saying that the Syma devices are top of the edge, and I say that because they’re always including great features that the users love to have. This is a drone that we already reviewed on this list, but Syma is including extra spare parts and…. A carrying case.

This is an upgraded version of the Syma X5C-1 drone. It features some colorful blades that make it look really great, I think you’ll love it.

This 6-axis gyro is a very complete device. It features an HD (720p) camera attached to it which allows you to take pictures and video during flight. When it was released, it competed with DJI drones just for the price. Of course you can’t do the same that with the Phantom or Mavic ones, but for the money you pay for this, getting it is a no brainer.

Syma is always thinking in safety, and the protective guards are included in the package, in case you need them. It can fly indoors and outdoors, and you’ll be amazed by how versatile and agile it is.

Operation at night is possible in case you’re looking for a spectacle, because of its bright and colorful lights installed.

The flight and charge time is 5 – 7 and 100 minutes respectively. The control distance is of 30 meters or 98 feet.

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The Potensic F181WH is one of a kind drone. It comes with some very special features that I’m sure you’re going to love.

Even when it comes with a transmitter, it can be controlled with your smartphone, but not just with the tip of your fingers, but also, you drive it by tilting and moving your phone, like a real flight control.

Also, if you draw a pattern with your finger on the screen of your mobile device, the drone will follow the pattern that you just drew.

It can transmit live HD video right to your mobile device, while flying, so you’ll have access to see the world in a totally different way.

It comes with a bonus battery pack to extend the fun while the drone flies, so again, Syma is pushing the edge here.

Great wind resistance and performance, and it built-in gyro provides the stability you need this drone to have while flying. The flight and charging times are 5 – 10 and 130 minutes, respectively. The operating distance can go to 100 meters or 328 feet.

Alright, this is by far, my favorite one on the list. We are reviewing the top cheap drones under 100 dollars and this is definitely a great, great choice.

In my opinion, it has everything you want to have in a drone to have fun with it, be it for beginners or for advanced users. It comes equipped with an altitude hold function, which is great for starters who panic when flying, or for taking great images and videos with better sharpness.

A one-key 360°, 4 ways flip, continuous rolls, virtually freedom to move anyway with a 6-axis gyro embedded in it. Also, one-key return button and a headless mode so that anyone can fly this amazing drone.

Its HD camera allows you to capture great images and video, so you can see the world from a completely new angle. And well, something that some may be missing is the FPV, which sadly is not part of the features of this drone, but you can check the Holy Stone F181W, which has everything the F181C has and includes the FPV. It is a bit higher than 100 dollars and that is the reason why is not on this list.

It comes with a bonus battery, which will help you extend the flight time of the drone. On a single battery the flight time is of 7 – 9 minutes, while requiring 80 more to recharge the battery. The operating flight distance is of 100 meters or 328 feet.

This quadcopter drone is a very complete device as well. Still under 100 dollars.

It features a headless mode to aid the user control the device better, also, an altitude hold function combined with a one-key home return button, this drone is perfect for starters, still at a very affordable price.

It comes with an HD camera to capture high quality video and images, and with the FPV function included, you can live stream video directly to your mobile device.

This drone can be controlled either with the movement of your smartphone, or by drawing a pattern on the screen of the same.

The flight and charging times are 8 – 10 and 120 minutes respectively, and the operating range is about 100 meters or 328 feet.

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Do you know what is the best affordable drone for you?

So there you have, this is the list of the highest ranked cheap drones for beginners that I’ve compiled for you to select from. Take into consideration that I have applied other filters besides the price, to make sure that whatever quadcopter you decide to buy, you’ll be getting a high quality device.

Let me know how it goes and which one you liked the most. Share a comment below and don’t forget to share this on your social channels.

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